| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sen. Richard Shelby, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. John Kennedy, Chairman of Senate Appropriations, Sen. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Press for Increased Funding to Modernize Federal Agencies' Technology in next COVID Package
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Sending Letter to DOED and USDA Addressing Digital Divide for Nevada Students
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Cassidy, Smith Call for Study to Examine, Improve Rural Health Care Access
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Babin Responds to FBI Warning Exposing Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in ELDs
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Rep. Brian Babin
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| July 29, 2020
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Hearing of the Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Rep. Johnson Holds Tech Titans Accountable to Consumers
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Rep. Hank Johnson
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| July 29, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Sami's Law
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Big tech has a strong incentive to exercise control over the content on their sites. They use sophisticated content moderation tools & algorithms to shape the content we see, and yet we're given little or no info on how that information we see has been shaped & censored."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Sweeping protections for large tech companies under Section 230 have meant that -- with very few exceptions -- internet platforms are not held responsible for the comments, pictures, & videos that their users post -- no matter how harmful. It's time to re-examine these protections."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 28, 2020
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Senator Hawley Introduces Bill to Remove Section 230 Immunity from Behavioral Advertisers
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Sen. Josh Hawley
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "For each of us, our social media feeds are tailored to our individual interests/patterns. We are not experiencing a "neutral platform" as internet platforms claimed for so long. Users should be given more info on the secret algorithms internet platforms use to keep users engaged."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "For years, internet platforms concealed how they monitor & curate content -- in part to sustain the fiction of being a "neutral platform" for all ideas. To this day, content moderation is largely a black box spurring suspicion of bias & discrimination."
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO - Feinstein, Hassan, Colleagues Call on Facebook to Stop Spread of Climate Change Disinformation on Its Platform
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the PACT Act and Section 230: The Impact of the Law that Helped Create the Internet and an Examination of Proposed Reforms for Today's Online World
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Senator Baldwin Calls on U.S. House of Representatives to Take up And Pass 9-8-8 Suicide Hotline Bill
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Critical Minerals Legislation Included in Senate COVID-19 Recovery Package
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence, the Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Cotton, Colleagues, Urge TikTok Scrutiny Over Election Security
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Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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Amidst Pandemic, Reed Launches Online Art Gallery to Showcase Student Creativity
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| July 28, 2020
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Lankford Chairs Hearing to Assess Federal Agency Telework Best Practices from Private-Sector Experiences
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Sen. James Lankford
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| July 28, 2020
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Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology Subcommittees of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Stevens, Hearing on the role of technology in countering human trafficking
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Rep. Haley Stevens
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| July 28, 2020
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Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology Subcommittees of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on the role of technology in countering human trafficking
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| July 28, 2020
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Heinrich Calls On Facebook To End Its Exemption Of Climate Denial From Fact-Checking Program
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| July 27, 2020
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Dingell Announces Over $490,000 in Grant Money to Better Serve Ypsilanti Libraries and Communities
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Rep. Debbie Dingell
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| July 27, 2020
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Haaland, Warren Take Historic Step to Affirm Native Nations' Ownership of Broadband Spectrum on Their Lands
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Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
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| July 27, 2020
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Sen. Lee Announces Antitrust Subcommittee Hearing on Online Advertising Market
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Sen. Mike Lee
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| July 27, 2020
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Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology Subcommittees of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Baird, Hearing on Technology to Counter Human Trafficking
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Rep. Jim Baird
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| July 27, 2020
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Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology Subcommittees of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lucas, Hearing on Technology to Counter Human Trafficking
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| July 27, 2020
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Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight and Research & Technology Subcommittees of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Norman, Hearing on Technology and Human Trafficking
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Rep. Ralph Norman
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| July 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, the House passed robust investments to safeguard national security, support troops & veterans, advance our values & interests, protect the environment, preserve treasured lands, expand opportunity for Native Americans & Americans in rural areas, & improve global health."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 24, 2020
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Sherrill, Curtis, Welch, and Spanberger Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Assess Impact of COVID-19 Telehealth Policies
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Rear Admiral Michael Weahkee, Director of the Indian Health Service; Tara Sweeney, Assistance Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior; Tony Dearman, Director of the Bureau of Indian Education; Ruth Ryder, Acting Director of the Office of Indian Education; and Elinor McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Fight to Provide Mental Health Care for American Indian & Alaska Native Youth During Pandemic
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Smucker Introduces Enabling Online and Virtual Workforce Training Act
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Rep. Lloyd Smucker
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| July 24, 2020
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Rep. Payne, Jr. Introduces Bill to Expand New Jersey's Local News
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Rep. Chris Smith, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Passage of First Minibus of Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations Bills
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of the Department of Transportation; Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; and Russell Vought, Administrator of the Office of Management and Budget - Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins, Morelle, Reed & Jacobs Call on FAA to Finalize and Implement the Pilot Records Database
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - ". @argonne , @Fermilab , & @UChicago have done incredible work over the years & it's a source of great pride that IL is playing a pivotal role in developing a national quantum internet. This type of revolutionary scientific breakthrough & innovation is what America is all about."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Thorough Justice Department Review of Google's Proposed Acquisition of Fitbit
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers Online
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 23, 2020
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E&C GOP Leaders Applaud France's Plans to Phase Out Huawei From Networks
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Rep. Bob Latta, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Spanberger, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program, Continue Delivery of Critical Healthcare Services to Rural Communities
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Russian Cyber Attacks on Covid Research Centers
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Rep. Richard Hudson
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Reps. Eshoo and Young, Sens. Schatz and Murkowski Urge Greater Transparency on FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program
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Sen. Brian Schatz, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Rubio, Warner Applaud Intelligence Authorization Act Passage in FY 2021 NDAA
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| July 23, 2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| July 23, 2020
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Curtis Bipartisan Telehealth Bill Introduced in Senate
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Sen. John Curtis, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - ".@tiktok_us is just one way the Chinese Communist Party illegally collects and stores information about Americans. It should be banned on government devices. Good news: a bill I'm working on to do just that advanced in the Senate today."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 22, 2020
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Portman, Hassan Praise Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Federal Government's Use of Latest Technology
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "While many universities are reverting to online learning this fall to protect students, faculty, & staff during the #COVID19 pandemic, it doesn't change the fact that many college students are newly eligible voters who are in need of vital information about their voting options."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 22, 2020
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Semiconductor Manufacturing in Maine, U.S. Gets Bolstered By Passage of Amendment Supported by Senators Collins, King
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the US House of Representatives - Rep. Williams Fights for Rural Broadband Access in the 25th District of Texas
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Rep. John Williams
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| July 22, 2020
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Wyden Introduces Legislation to Bring State Unemployment Insurance Technology Into 21st Century
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| July 22, 2020
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Cantwell Bill Promoting Development and Understanding of Artificial Intelligence Passes Commerce Committee
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Legislation That Helps CISA Warn Critical Infrastructure Owners of Cyber Threats Included in Senate NDAA
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Sen. Ron Johnson, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz"
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 22, 2020
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Semiconductor Manufacturing in Maine, U.S. Gets Bolstered By Passage of Amendment Supported by Senators Collins, King
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee Unanimously Passes Hawley-Scott Legislation to Ban TikTok on Government Devices
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Sen. Josh Hawley
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| July 22, 2020
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Sen. Rick Scott Applauds Committee Passage of Bill with Senator Hawley to Ban TikTok on Government Devices
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| July 22, 2020
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Curtis "Stopping Payments to the Deceased Act" Could Have Saved American Tax Payers $1 Billion
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Sen. John Curtis
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| July 22, 2020
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Hearing of the House Small Business Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Chu, Hearing on the 21st Century SBA: An Analysis of SBA's Technology Systems
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Rep. Judy Chu
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| July 22, 2020
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Chu Conducts Review of SBA Technology Systems and Modernization Efforts
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Rep. Judy Chu
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| July 22, 2020
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Curtis' Bipartisan Human Rights Amendment Passes with NDAA
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Sen. John Curtis
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| July 22, 2020
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Grassley, Wyden Statement on U.K. Digital Services Tax
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Momentum Builds for Markey-Merkley-Jayapal-Pressley Legislation to Ban Government Use of Facial Recognition, Other Biometric Technologies
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Senate Committee Passes Gardner, Peters, Wicker Bill to Advance Artificial Intelligence Research
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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House Passes Gottheimer Provision to Combat Foreign Terrorism on Social Media Networks -- Twitter Has Failed to Deliver on Public Commitment to Fight Terror
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General, and the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of National Intelligence - Sens. Lee, Leahy Demand Answers From Trump Administration On Potentially Unauthorized And Illegal Mass Surveillance Programs Jul 21 2020
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Sen. Mike Lee, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Lankford, Kaine Introduce Bill to Combat Internet Censorship in Hong Kong
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Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Sen. Rick Scott: We Must Do More to Protect American Vaccine Efforts from Communist China
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "I have said it before, and I will say it again: lack of reliable internet access will continue to deepen already existing inequities. The House has passed legislation to close the #HomeworkGap , now it's the Senate's turn."
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Rep. Jim Clyburn
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| July 21, 2020
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Rep. McCaul Calls Indictment of CCP Hackers "Powerful Message to Those Intent on Exploiting This Pandemic"
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Rep. Michael McCaul
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| July 21, 2020
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Letter to Senator Chuck Grassley - Capito, Colleagues Urge Senate Finance Chair to Oppose Wind Production Tax Credit
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Sen. Shelley Capito, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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Capito Working to Protect West Virginians from COVID-19 Scams
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Sen. Shelley Capito
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| July 21, 2020
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Increasing Access to Local Telehealth
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Rep. GT Thompson
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| July 21, 2020
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Congressman Kim Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act, Delivers Wins for New Jersey
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of students across the nation don't have the technology they need to learn from home. We must bridge the divide and address the #HomeworkGap that rural and Tribal students face -- especially during COVID-19. Access to the internet means access to opportunities."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 21, 2020
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Newhouse Condemns Cyber Attacks by Chinese Nationals
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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